It's easy to give your home that warm and cozy feeling with these paint tips from our favorite design pros.

Moody Green

Moody Green

"Draw inspiration from the earth tones outside," says Eddie Ross, editorial director of Rue La La Living. "The green color of moss, the deep blues and grays in the sky—these are the colors that feel naturally cozy this time of year." In this bedroom, a wall painted sage sets a neutral backdrop, while brown trim and rich furnishings complete the rustic palette.

Hello Yellow!

Hello Yellow!

Suzanne and Lauren McGrath, authors of Good Bones, Great Pieces, rely on Benjamin Moore's Hawthorne Yellow to give even the smallest space a sunnier outlook. "Use the hue to paint the back wall of a bookshelf like we did in this photo and you'll instantly brighten the look of an entire room," says Lauren.